Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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DSC-S600
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
"Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
them for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-S600
Serial No. ___________________________
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S600 Serial No. ___________________________ ©...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S600...
  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality –...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera ... 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool... 46 Format Memory Stick Tool...
  • Page 9 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...52 Installing the supplied software ...54 Copying images to your computer...55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...61 Using the supplied software ...62 Using your Macintosh computer...66 Printing still images How to print still images ...68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...69...
  • Page 10: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down straight away.
  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure...
  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).
  • Page 13 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel The default settings are marked with Image size 6M (2816×2112) 3:2* (2816×1872) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) 16:9(HDTV)** (1920×1080) Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 84).
  • Page 14: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp (t step 2 in “Read This First”) B Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) C Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”) D Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read This First”)/AF illuminator (44) E Microphone...
  • Page 15 K Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This First”) L Battery cover (t step 1 in “Read This First”) M Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”) N OPEN button (t step 1 in “Read This First”) (USB) jack cover (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) •...
  • Page 16: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY...
  • Page 17 Display Indication Image size (31, t step 4 in “Read This First”) FINE STD Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21) 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:05]...
  • Page 18 When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (24, 31) Image size (31, t step 4 in “Read This First”) Protect (36) Print order (DPOF) mark (73) Change folder (35) •...
  • Page 19 Display Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Playback folder (35) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21) 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected...
  • Page 20: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on Image information is displayed during playback. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 43) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 43).
  • Page 21: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. • For image size and image quality, see page 12. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
  • Page 22: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
  • Page 23: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with new batteries and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 24: Using The Mode Switch

    Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” Program: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 25 Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Flash AF range finder ( : you can select the desired setting) White Balance Burst/Multi Burst —...
  • Page 26: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.
  • Page 27: Menu Items

    Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode switch position: Menu for shooting (page 28) (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect)
  • Page 28: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Camera) Select the still image camera mode. t page 24, step 5 in “Read This First” (EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. •...
  • Page 29: Focus)

    9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.
  • Page 30: Wb (White Bal)

    z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
  • Page 31: Iso

    Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1000 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 11 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. •...
  • Page 32 On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. •...
  • Page 33 (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” • You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 25). PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.
  • Page 34 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 42. For details on the operation Toward +: Sharpens the image. Toward –: Softens the image. page 26...
  • Page 35: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
  • Page 36 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select - (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
  • Page 37: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 38 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
  • Page 39 (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 40 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 1 Cutting scene A. Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
  • Page 41: Trimming

    5 Press z at the desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.
  • Page 42: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again.
  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
  • Page 44: Red Eye Reduction

    • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 45: Auto Review

    Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image. For details on the operation Use the Auto Review.
  • Page 46: Internal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 47: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
  • Page 48: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. •...
  • Page 49: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 50: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 51: Clock Set

    Clock Set Sets the date and time. Cancel For details on the operation Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancels setting the clock.
  • Page 52: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 66). This section describes the English version screen contents. Install the supplied software first (page 54) Copying images to your computer (page 55) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the supplied software (page 62) •...
  • Page 53: Recommended Computer

    Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
  • Page 54: Installing The Supplied Software

    Installing the supplied software You can install the supplied software using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
  • Page 55: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 56 Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer USB cable 2To a USB connector • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
  • Page 57 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options”...
  • Page 58 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 81. Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
  • Page 59 • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 2 Click 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected.
  • Page 60 Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded using this camera...
  • Page 61: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...
  • Page 62: Using The Supplied Software

    • For details on the supplied software, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer]. Starting and exiting the software Starting the software...
  • Page 63: Viewing Images

    Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 65. Viewing images Checking imported images When importing is complete, the...
  • Page 64 Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. •...
  • Page 65: Technical Support

    • If you rename image files or folders in “Viewed folders”, they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
  • Page 66: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB connector: Provided as standard...
  • Page 67 • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
  • Page 68: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 84). Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 69: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 70 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. 1To the 2To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears.
  • Page 71 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. [Index] Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
  • Page 72 [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.
  • Page 73: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 74 Marking in index mode Display the index screen (t step 6 in “Read This First”). Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 49). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
  • Page 76: Batteries And Power

    Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 94). •...
  • Page 77: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on. Turn on the screen (page 20). • Your camera cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). If they are •...
  • Page 78 Smart zoom does not function. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 43). • • This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [6M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. – The flash does not work. The flash is set to •...
  • Page 79 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening • the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.
  • Page 80: Deleting/Editing Images

    Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. Cancel the protection (page 37). • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to • the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90). You have deleted an image by mistake.
  • Page 81 For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the supplied software (page 54). You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 56).
  • Page 82 After making a USB connection, the supplied software does not start automatically. Start up the “Media Check Tool” (page 62). • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 56). • The image cannot be played back on a computer. •...
  • Page 83: Memory Stick Duo

    Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of • computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 55 •...
  • Page 84 The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 46) to format the •...
  • Page 85 Cannot print images. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB •...
  • Page 86 Others Your camera does not work. Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 92). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Install new batteries or charged Nickel- • Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work.
  • Page 87: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 88 Format error Format the media again (pages 46 and • 47). Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90).
  • Page 89 640(Fine) is not available 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded • only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], •...
  • Page 90: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 91 • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)
  • Page 92: On The Batteries

    On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries* ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Manganese batteries** Lithium batteries** Ni-Cd batteries** * NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc. ** Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery.
  • Page 93 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused.
  • Page 94: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.1 –...
  • Page 96: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor...15 t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF lock indicator ...30 t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...44 AF lock ...30 AF Mode...43 AF range finder frame ...29 AF range finder frame indicator...29 Aperture...11...
  • Page 97 Index mode printing...69 Index screen t step 6 in “Read This First” Indicator... see “Screen” Initialize ...49 Install ...54 Internal memory...22 Internal Memory Tool...46 Internal rechargeable battery...94 Interval ...32 ISO...11, 31 JPG...60 Landscape mode t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 98 Self-timer t step 5 in “Read This First” Sepia ...33 Set the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” Setup...34, 41, 42 Camera ...43 Internal Memory Tool ...46 Memory Stick Tool ...47 Setup 1...49 Setup 2...50 Setup 1 ...49 Setup 2 ...50 Sharpness...34 Shooting...
  • Page 99 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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